Brown County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Indiana. Population: 15,513.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$1,118/mo
↑ 17.1% YoY
+25% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$1,267/mo
↑ 15.5% YoY
+32% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,473/mo
↑ 14.8% YoY
+25% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,907/mo
↑ 14.3% YoY
+25% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$2,338/mo
↑ 15.3% YoY
+33% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $955 | $1,118 | +$163 (+17.1%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,097 | $1,267 | +$170 (+15.5%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,283 | $1,473 | +$190 (+14.8%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,669 | $1,907 | +$238 (+14.3%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $2,028 | $2,338 | +$310 (+15.3%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$50,680
$4,223/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$58,920
$4,910/month gross
Other Counties in Indiana
Newton County
1 BR: $1,082/mo
Pulaski County
1 BR: $872/mo
Miami County
1 BR: $773/mo
Monroe County
1 BR: $1,072/mo
Vermillion County
1 BR: $864/mo
Henry County
1 BR: $775/mo
Data source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, FY 2026 Fair Market Rents. Fair Market Rents represent the 40th percentile of gross rents for standard quality units in each area.